How can we help?

We help our best entrepreneurs, innovators and researchers turn their best ideas into commercial successes. We all share the benefits of this success — and that supports Queensland and Queenslanders to be the best we can be.

What we do

Grants and Programs

  • Female Founders Co-Investment Fund

    18 Jan 2024 – 30 Jun 2027

    Learn how the Female Founders Co-Investment Fund supports innovative women-led startups preparing for early-stage capital raise.

  • Australian Government Self-Employment Assistance Program

    18 Jan 2024 – 30 Jun 2027

    Learn how to start your own business or grow your existing business with the Self-Employment Assistance Program.

  • Private Sector Pathways Program

    18 Jan 2024 – 30 Jun 2027

    Discover how the Private Sector Pathways Program can help create commercial opportunities for innovative Queensland businesses by co-funding corporate challenges.

  • Accelerating Female Founders Program – Founders

    23 Aug 2024 – 30 Jun 2025

    Find business development programs for Queensland-based female founders or leaders of innovative businesses to take their innovation driven enterprises to…

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Innovation stories

  • Cool Beans Underwear: Turning up the innovation, cooling down men

    2 April 2025

    Discover how Cool Beans Underwear, developed by a Queensland founder, is revolutionising men's health by addressing testicular heat. Learn about the science-backed design, global impact, and how Advance Queensland is supporting this innovative product.

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Upcoming events

  • TRW Investment Ready Program

    29 Oct 2024 – 28 Apr 2025 6pm–6pm

    Online (virtual)

    An inclusive, accessible and supportive program, equipping women with the skills, network and confidence to raise capital and take their…

  • ASTN-GSIC Pre-Accelerator Program Cohort #9

    4 Mar – 4 Apr 2025 8am–11pm

    Online (virtual)

    The Australian Sports Technologies Network (ASTN), in collaboration with the Global Sports Innovation Center (GSIC) powered by Microsoft, is proud…

  • Tropic Tech Developer Meetup

    3 Apr 2025 5pm–7pm

    Tropic Tech & Innovation Network
    8/254 Mulgrave Rd, Westcourt QLD 4870

    A monthly meetup for developers, programmers, engineers and other techy folk, professional or aspiring. This is an informal event for…

  • Talking Tech - How to talk to developers and nail your project

    7 Apr 2025 12pm–1:30pm

    Tropic Tech and Innovation Network
    8/254 Mulgrave Rd, Westcourt QLD 4870

    In this practical workshop, you'll learn how to speak developer language, write rock-solid briefs, avoid common traps, and finally get…

  • TEKWOMEN QLD Startup Studio Info Session #1

    8 Apr 2025 12pm–1pm

    Online (virtual)

    Learn more about the TEKWOMEN Startup Studio supporting women in Queensland who are building early-stage agrifood-tech startups.

  • OCL Beachside Yoga and Brekky

    9 Apr 2025 8am–10:30am

    Unit 22 2-4 Ocean St, Maroochydore QLD 4558

    Join us for OCL Beachside Yoga and Breakfast in Maroochydore! 🌊 Start with a refreshing yoga session followed by coffee…

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